courtroom

[ kawrt-room, -room, kohrt- ]

/ ˈkɔrtˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈkoʊrt- /

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noun

a room in which the sessions of a law court are held.

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Origin of courtroom

First recorded in 1670–80; court + room

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How to use courtroom in a sentence

Stewart, who declined comment in the courtroom Wednesday, is an Air Force veteran, a designation which gave him an edge when seeking federal contracts, especially from the VA.
Contractor Who Was Awarded $34.5 Million in Government Money and Provided Zero Masks Pleads Guilty to Fraud|by J. David McSwane|February 3, 2021|ProPublica
The company recently worked a lot with local officials to install basic Internet infrastructure, for instance, like helping Brazilian cities create virtual courtrooms, he said.
Why smart-city tech has lost its buzz|Jonathan Vanian|January 26, 2021|Fortune
To address the heart of the crisis, though, you have to look beyond a courtroom.
The Unfinished Business of Flint’s Water Crisis|by Anna Clark|January 22, 2021|ProPublica
“Your mother is making an enormous leap of faith on your behalf, and you are the one person in this courtroom who can make sure your mother doesn’t have to choose between her love for you and her duty to this court,” Carlson told the defendant.
Judge chides suspected Pelosi laptop thief: ‘The Constitution prevails here today’|Amy Worden, Marisa Iati|January 21, 2021|Washington Post

Roberts praised innovations in the lower courts involving the use of video, partitioning courtrooms to make those who had to come to court more safe and “drive-through” naturalization ceremonies in Florida and Michigan.
Chief Justice Roberts, in year-end report, thanks judiciary for performance during pandemic|Robert Barnes|December 31, 2020|Washington Post
A grand juror in the Ferguson case is suing to be able to explain exactly what went down in the courtroom.
Politicians Only Love Journalists When They're Dead|Luke O’Neil|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He fainted several times in the courtroom, yet the judge refused to allow doctors in the courtroom.
Behind Bars for the Holidays: 11 Political Prisoners We Want to See Free In 2015|Movements.Org|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
An Army National Guard colonel charged with knowingly exposing a woman to HIV faced his accuser in a military courtroom on Monday.
Commando Colonel Accused of Exposing his Lover to HIV|Jacob Siegel|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But we cannot be entirely sure that El Chapo will remain in a Mexican prison, much less ever see an American courtroom.
Could El Chapo Go Free?|Michael Daly|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Her father can attest to that, having seen her in action in a Brooklyn courtroom.
For Next AG, Obama Picks a Quiet Fighter With a Heavy Punch|Michael Daly|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She stood up, looking like a woman in a trance, and moved slowly toward the door in the rear of the courtroom.
Shaman|Robert Shea
It was further ordered that no one be allowed to leave the courtroom under any circumstances.
Through the Wall|Cleveland Moffett
Ironical laughter at this juncture caused the removal of several spectators from the courtroom.
The Everett massacre|Walker C. Smith
The courtroom was turned into a propaganda meeting during the examination of the witness.
The Everett massacre|Walker C. Smith
His realistic story of the conditions on the Verona moved many in the courtroom to tears.
The Everett massacre|Walker C. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for courtroom

courtroom

/ (ˈkɔːtˌruːm, -ˌrʊm) /

noun

a room in which the sittings of a law court are held

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